semi-finalist
Almost made finals
A semi-finalist is a competitor who has advanced to the semi-final round of a competition—one of the last stages before the final.
The term implies achievement: reaching the semi-finals means outlasting most competitors, even if you don't ultimately win.
Three semi-finalists will compete for the championship tomorrow.
Competitor in round before semis
- contenderOne competing seriously
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
- competitorOne striving against others
- participantOne who takes part
entrant · challenger · opponent · rival · underdog · wildcard · seeded · bracket
Perceiving something as known
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
shortlisted · merit · excellence · selection · chosen · elite · competitive · prestigious
quarterfinalist
Competitor in round before semis
- contenderOne competing seriously
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
- competitorOne striving against others
participant · entrant · challenger · opponent · rival · underdog · wildcard · seeded · bracket · elimination
recognition
Perceiving something as known
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- advancementForward movement or promotion
distinction · shortlisted · merit · excellence · selection · chosen · elite · competitive · prestigious · nominated
semi-finalistfinalist
Last-round participant
winner · champion · gold medalist · titleholder · runner-up